Nerdy Finance #24: Summer Savvy Edition

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It’s the first official day of summer and the longest day of the year. The weather is getting hotter, and we are all looking for ways to have some fun in the sun – without the burn to our wallets. To help keep your financial and personal goals this summer, here’s the best of the web, June edition.

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